It is time to start thinking about going back to school. Many teachers have been preparing to go back to school since school let out for the summer. New teachers have been preparing for the first day of school for the past several years as they completed their teacher training programs.
Proper Organization of the Classroom
The more organized the classroom, the more smoothly the school year will go. Classroom organization is more than simply knowing where the books and pencils go, however. Classroom organization needs to optimize student movement such that every area and every minute can be a teachable moment for students and teacher.
Some ideas for great classroom organization include:
- Educational posters with review information where the students will stand to line up
- Classroom library with space for students to both come for a book and settle in to read
- Place the teachers desk such that students are able to come and ask the teacher questions without disturbing other students
When teaching in an inclusion classroom, the organization needs to be specific to the needs of the students. Providing bins and files for student work to minimize clutter in the classroom and keeping other visual distraction to a minimum will be helpful for those students who are easily distracted.
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